Compound Q&A
What is Abscisic Acid (CAS: 21293-29-8)?
Answer
Abscisic Acid (ABA), with the CAS number 21293-29-8, is a plant hormone that regulates various physiological processes, including seed dormancy, stomatal closure, and stress responses. Its chemical formula is C15H20O4, and it is a colorless to pale yellow solid at room temperature. It is known for its role in plant growth regulation and is widely studied in agriculture and biology.
About
CAS No
21293-29-8
English Name
Abscisic Acid
Molecular Formula
C15H20O4
Molecular Weight
264.32 g/mol
SMILES
C/C(=C/C(=O)O)/C=C/[C@@]1(O)C(=CC(=O)CC1(C)C)C
InChIKey
JLIDBLDQVAYHNE-YKALOCIXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
